Solomon McCrary jr's Comments

                                GOD'S FOOTPRINTS

How many are Your works, LORD! Psalm 104:24

Where do you see God's handiwork in creation? How might you point someone to it-and to Him-today?

 I praise You for all You've made, God! Help me to live in wonder at Your wisdom and goodness today.

                                  UNBREAKABLE FAITH

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You. Isaiah 26:3

Have you ever struggled with being honest with God when life feels overwhelming? How has God helped you deal with the death of a dream of expectation?

Loving God, please help me believe You can always be trusted with my honest emotions. 

                              A LEGACY OF ACCEPTACE

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7

How can you be more intentional with people who are different from you? What steps do you need to  take to be more in line with Jesus' embrace of all people?

 Father in heaven, help me to represent You and make adjustments in my thinking and actions today as I strive to love others  well.       

                                    THE WONDERFUL ONE

There before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. Revelation 4:2

 What do you fear today? How does it help you to know that God controls the troubles that surround you? How can you better trust and surrender to Him?

 I'm grateful, God, that I can count on You to walk with me through everything. Thank You for Your peace.

                                           Mighty

{Goliath] looked David over and saw that he was little more than a boy.1 Samuel 17:42

  When do you feel small and insignificant? How can you see God present with you and strengthening you despite insurmountable odds?

 God, I feel tiny today. Left to myself, there's no way forward. But I trust You to be with me and guide me I'm trusting in Your strength.

                                         ALL ROAD?

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.' John 14:6

  Why is it vital to know that only Jesus can save us? Why are we prone to try to add to what it take to be welcomed into His family?

 Dear God, I want to trust You for eternity. Thank You for the salvation found in Jesus alone.

                                   OUR COMPASSIONATE GOD

You stretch out Your hand against the anger of my foes. Psalm 138:7

 O God, I thank You for understanding my struggles and comforting me with loving care. Remind me always to share Your compassion with others.

                              WHAT'S YOUR SONG?

So Moses wrote down this somg that day and taught it to the Israelites.  Deuteronmy 31:22

What should you look for in a worship song? is there a favorite song you can sing more often? Why?

Father, this song is my prayer to You. sing your favorite. 

                                  BREAKING THE CYCLE

If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come; The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

Dear God, thank You for interrupting the downward trajectory of my life and making me a new creation! Make me ever more like You.  

                                           LIFT UP YOUR EYES

My help comes from the LORD. the Maker of heaven and earth.

How can you" look up" today- beyond your circumstances-to see God? What would it look like to call upon Him for the help you really need?

Dear Father, thank You that You're the Creator and Keeper-the One who made the heavens and the earth and watches over me. Help me to lift my eyes higher to see You and to put my trust in You. 

The Lord's people will judge the world. 1 Corinthians 6:2

Almighty God, thank You for the wonderful future I have with You. Help me to look to You when it's hard to cooperate with others.